Orthodontic practices near Lidstone
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lidstone; 5 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 8.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxham Dental @ BanburyBloxham | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (538 reviews) |
| High Street Dental PracticeWitney | 9.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Buttercross Dental PracticeWitney | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (185 reviews) |
| Witney Brace PlaceWitney | 9.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (24 reviews) |
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 9.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (296 reviews) |
| Smile With UsKidlington | 10.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| Ridentes Dental PracticeKidlington | 10.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (182 reviews) |
| The White Bridge Dental ClinicKidlington | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (404 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lidstone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bloxham, 8.2 miles north-east; the next are Witney (9.1 miles south) and Upper Heyford (9.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bloxham | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Witney | 3 | 9.1 miles south |
| Upper Heyford | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Kidlington | 3 | 10.4 miles south-east |
| Banbury | 6 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Bicester | 4 | 14.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lidstone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford (5.0 from 296 reviews), 9.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heyford Smiles Dental ClinicUpper Heyford | 5.0 (296 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Dentibond Dental Nursing AgencyBanbury | 5.0 (33 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Greytown Dental Practice LtdBicester | 4.9 (1,011 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| Market Square DentalBicester | 4.9 (710 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lidstone at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Oxfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,241 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Oxfordshire | 413th closest to an orthodontic practice of 445 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Oxfordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Chipping Norton School — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,035 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, Bloxham — 8 miles High Street Dental Practice, Witney — 9 miles Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic, Upper Heyford — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 37 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Lidstone
The nearest practice to Lidstone is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 8.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bloxham Dental @ Banbury (8.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 23 of the practices around Lidstone list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Lidstone are commissioned by NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, 8.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lidstone to Bloxham Dental @ Banbury is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lidstone
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About Lidstone
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Practice data for Lidstone
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lidstone itself. The closest on record are Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 8 miles away; High Street Dental Practice in Witney, about 9 miles away; and Heyford Smiles Dental Clinic in Upper Heyford, about 10 miles away.
Lidstone in context
Lidstone is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Lidstone sits within NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.8% of Lidstone's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,241 residents in the neighbourhood around Lidstone, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Oxfordshire. Lidstone has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Families in Lidstone are served by secondary schools including Chipping Norton School (2.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Lidstone among England's less deprived areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lidstone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lidstone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lidstone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lidstone is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 8.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are High Street Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and Buttercross Dental Practice (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lidstone?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lidstone, 5 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bloxham, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lidstone?
The nearest practice to Lidstone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bloxham Dental @ Banbury, about 8.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Buttercross Dental Practice (9.4 miles) and Ridentes Dental Practice (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lidstone, Oxfordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lidstone, Oxfordshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.